Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
AB33120
Module Title
Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-Requisite
Reading List
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Essay and Group Presentation  1 x 1,500 words essay (15%) Group Presentation (15%)  30%
Semester Exam 3 Hours   70%
Supplementary Assessment Essay  (1500 words)  30%
Supplementary Exam 3 Hours   70%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of models of exchange rate determination, explain the relationships between the exchange rate and macroeconomy, and critically evaluate the role, importance and functions of international financial institutions.

Demonstrate an understanding of game theory concepts and applications.

Brief description

​This module examines selected advanced-level topics in theoretical and applied economics. The first part covers various topics in theoretical and applied microeconomics, relating to game theory and the second part covers monetary policy and exchange rate determination theories.

Content

Game theory and strategic behaviour
Monetary Policy
Open economy models and exchange rate dynamics

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Application of Number Treatment of numerical problems in tutorial exercises, in assignment and examination.
Communication Written communication through essay writing
Improving own Learning and Performance In preparation for, attending and participating in and reflecting on tutorial classes. Preparation and production of assignment, and revision and preparation for the final examination.
Information Technology Appropriate accessing of the internet for reference material. Accessing course information and documents from Blackboard, and use of word-processing skills for the assignment.
Personal Development and Career planning Development of various personal and interpersonal skills, generally transferable in career terms, including initiative, independence and self-awareness - in addition to skills listed above
Problem solving Treated in lectures and applied in tutorials
Research skills Obtaining, selecting, assimilating information from a variety of academic sources for use in essay writing
Subject Specific Skills Application of models and ability to think in the abstract.
Team work Group oriented tutorial tasks.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6